SNAP Challenge - Can you feed yourself and your family on the average SNAP benefit of $4.60 per day? Try it for a day or even a week - or longer. Give it a try the week of September 10, or really anytime that works for you. Guidelines can be found here. Share your story in a blog on Facebook or here.

Wear Orange - On
Thursday, September 14 - Hunger Awareness Day - join thousands of people around the country who are raising awareness and inspiring action by wearing orange.

Share your story - Did you or your family ever receive food stamps? Share your story here and help us end the sitgma!

Each year GardenShare recognizes an individual or organization whose efforts strengthen food security in northern New York State with the Growing Community Award. Past recipients have included farmers, food service staff, a food bank, community groups, and others. Individuals, families, or organizations who are making progress in solving the problem of hunger through policy and advocacy work or by building a stronger food system to better serve all North Country residents may be nominated for this recognition.
Go here to submit a nomination. Nominations are due October 2.

VISTA Welcome!

Welcome to Maggie Smith who joined us late last month as an AmeriCorps VISTA! Maggie will be working on volunteer recruitment and farmers market promotion.